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The Floor18 stories ›

Brazil's online betting ban takes effect as industry warns of 100% jump in illegal operators
President Lula's provisional measure halting online betting ahead of October elections has triggered a surge in unlicensed platforms and a scramble by operators
Sbcnews · +10 outlets
Caesars shareholders approve Fertitta takeover, company to go private
The deal, discussed by Caesars and MGM bosses at G2E, takes the operator private as executives frame it as a long-term benefit.
GamblingHarm.org · +14 outlets
Entain cuts 2026 online revenue forecast after Brazil ban, shares hit
Entain lowered its full-year online revenue outlook citing the abrupt loss of Brazilian market access, with Allwyn also flagging exposure.
Gambling.com · +10 outlets
IMF says VIP gaming's share of Macau revenue will stay low as mass market dominates
The IMF and CreditSights both see a slow recovery in Macau gaming spend, with China capital rules weighing on high-roller sentiment.
GGRAsia · +4 outlets
Norway proposes online poker with daily loss caps and four-table limit
The government consultation aims to bring players away from unregulated offshore sites by licensing domestic online poker with strict loss controls.
Igamingbusiness · +2 outlets
Brazil trade bodies and AG office press Supreme Court over betting ban challenge
Industry associations filed a statement on supervening fact arguing the provisional measure is unconstitutional, as the Attorney General's Office requested a 72
Igamingbusiness · +1 outlets

Vegas18 stories ›

Caesars stockholders approve $6 billion merger with Fertitta Entertainment
The vote clears a major hurdle in Tilman Fertitta's deal to take Caesars private, reshaping ownership of the Las Vegas Strip's largest operator.
ktnv.com · +13 outlets
Nevada casino CEOs, unions and tribes unite against sports prediction markets at G2E
Industry leaders argue prediction markets pose a regulatory threat to licensed sportsbooks, and casino operators are pressing for clearer state and federal rule
Casino.com · +14 outlets
G2E 2026 opens in Las Vegas with prediction markets, AI and new technology in focus
The annual Global Gaming Expo sets the agenda for the industry, with regulatory fights and AI-driven casino technology headlining the show floor.
Yogonet · +14 outlets
Resort CEOs to keep high-end hotel rates up despite visitor decline
Strip operators are holding the line on luxury pricing even as Las Vegas visitation softens, prioritizing revenue per room over volume.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +14 outlets
MGM, Wynn CEOs say little interest in Macau visitation figures as luxury market defines itself
Macau operators are shifting focus from mass volume to premium customers, as executives downplay headline visitor numbers.
IAG · +1 outlets
G2E: Caesars, MGM bosses discuss M&A success and failure
Top operators used the G2E stage to discuss consolidation strategy after a wave of casino industry deals.
CDC Gaming

Global18 stories ›

CreditSights: China capital controls may weigh on Macau VIP sentiment, but GGR impact unlikely
The research firm says tighter Chinese capital controls could dampen high-roller sentiment without directly hitting Macau gross gaming revenue.
Ggrasia · +5 outlets
NSW regulator upholds suspension of Star Sydney casino licence
The Star's Sydney casino licence stays suspended as the New South Wales regulator continues its oversight of the troubled operator.
CIM Business Events · +8 outlets
Wynn and MGM CEOs downplay Macau visitation figures as luxury market redefines itself
Both operators say headline visitor counts matter less than premium-mass and luxury spending trends in Macau.
asgam.com
Genting Singapore reports SGD 156.1 million first-half profit
The Resorts World Sentosa operator's financials improve but it continues to trail Marina Bay Sands in the Singapore market.
ad-hoc-news.de · +2 outlets
Brazil iGaming demand falls 20 percent after government betting ban, Blask analysis finds
Weekly online gaming demand dropped 20.1 percent after Brazil prohibited fixed-odds sports betting and online games nationwide.
Ggrasia · +1 outlets
Rank warns UK gaming machine tax hike could put a third of venues at risk
The operator and the Betting and Gaming Council are campaigning against the proposed UK tax increase on gaming machines.
Yahoo News UK · +13 outlets

iGaming18 stories ›

Brazil Halts Regulated Online Betting Market, Flutter Suspends Operations
Brazil's abrupt ban on online betting ahead of the presidential election halts operations for licensed operators including Flutter and draws a Supreme Court cha
Casino.com · +12 outlets
Dutch Gambling Authority Takes Meta to Court Over Illegal Betting Ads
The Netherlands' regulator is suing Meta over gambling advertising allegedly targeted at Dutch consumers, escalating platform liability pressure in Europe.
Casino.com · +13 outlets
ProPublica Investigation Tests DraftKings VIP Outreach to a Risky Bettor
An undercover ProPublica test found DraftKings' VIP program pursued a bettor flagged as high risk, renewing attention on operator responsible-gambling practices
Gambling.com · +3 outlets
Florida AG Demands TikTok, Instagram and Google Block Sweepstakes Casino Ads
Florida's attorney general calls on major social and search platforms to stop carrying sweepstakes casino advertising, widening state scrutiny of the sector.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Arizona AG Seeks to Revive Legal Fight Against Kalshi
Arizona's attorney general is pushing to restart litigation over Kalshi's event contracts as the prediction market debate continues at G2E and in state courts.
Gambling.com · +7 outlets
Alberta Invests CA$2.4M in Gambling Treatment as New iGaming Market Launches
Alberta is funding problem gambling treatment alongside the debut of its regulated online casino market, which has drawn a wave of licensed operators.
Casino.org · +1 outlets

Books18 stories ›

Flutter and DraftKings shares hit multi-year lows as Brazil restrictions and weak sentiment weigh
FanDuel parent Flutter and rival DraftKings have seen steep share declines as global troubles, including Brazil's betting restrictions, pressure the sector.
ingame.com · +4 outlets
DraftKings Q2 results miss estimates with $0.14 loss per share, guidance cut
The print followed a run of downgrades and selling pressure, with notable investors rotating out of DraftKings ahead of the report.
siam.in · +4 outlets
Flutter warns Brazil online betting ban will hit results, compounding 2026 challenges before CEO change
Flutter and Entain both flagged financial hits from Brazil's crackdown, deepening concerns for operators with LatAm exposure.
KELO-AM · +3 outlets
Kalshi's embrace of sports betting tests regulatory rules for prediction markets
The CFTC-regulated exchange's expansion into sports contracts is testing the line between prediction markets and licensed sportsbooks.
WSJ · +14 outlets
6th Circuit ruling reshapes prediction market regulation in Ohio and Tennessee
The appellate decision alters how event contracts can be offered in two states, a key legal test for Kalshi and peers.
SportsHandle · +14 outlets
DraftKings CEO defends responsible gaming approach after critical NYT and ProPublica reporting
Jason Robins used an SBC Summit keynote to push back on press scrutiny of the company's safer gambling practices.
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Poker18 stories ›

Norway proposes regulated online poker with loss caps to curb unlicensed play
Norway's government is advancing a licensing model for online poker that would include mandatory loss limits, a first for its state-monopoly market.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
Florida AG warns Google, Meta and TikTok over ads for Global Poker and sweepstakes sites
Florida's attorney general has put major tech platforms on notice over gambling advertising tied to sweepstakes operators, escalating US state scrutiny of such
Legal US Poker Sites · +6 outlets
Rumors of a new superuser targeting high-stakes online poker players shake the community
A widely shared claim about a possible superuser account has renewed concerns about integrity and bot or insider cheating on major online poker sites.
Pokernews
Four years on, the 'Jack-Four' post-flop scandal remains unsolved
The high-stakes streamed game incident that sparked cheating and fraud allegations still lacks a definitive public explanation of what happened.
Pokernews
Alexandra Botez wins ClubWPT Gold Poker Champs heads-up title for $250,000
The chess streamer's win extends her crossover into poker and highlights the reach of WPT-branded online events.
Pokertube.com · +4 outlets
Ossi Ketola wins $16 million in three days, shrugs off world ranking talk
The Finnish high-stakes player's three-day run ranks among the largest short-run scores recorded in live and online cash games.
The Blast

Lottery18 stories ›

Illinois Powerball player claims $1.04 billion jackpot, largest prize of 2026
The winner of the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot came forward in Illinois after nearly a month of anonymity, one of the largest lottery prizes ever awarded.
The Times of India · +13 outlets
Powerball jackpot climbs to $409 million after no winner in Monday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot rolled to an estimated $409 million for the next drawing, with four players winning seven-figure secondary prizes.
Cincinnati Enquirer · +14 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $321 million after Tuesday's $300 million drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $321 million after the Sept. 29 drawing produced no grand prize winner, with a $100,000 winner reported in Ohi
Magnolia Reporter · +15 outlets
South Africa PowerBall Xtra draw creates 15 new multimillionaires
South Africa's PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra draws produced a large batch of new millionaire winners, with one player claiming an R16 billion-scale jackpot.
The South African · +6 outlets
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots combine to nearly $700 million
The two largest US draw games carried combined jackpots approaching $700 million heading into the week's drawings.
NC Education Lottery · +14 outlets
Powerball awards four seven-figure prizes as jackpot passes $400 million
Four Powerball tickets won $1 million or more in the latest drawing, including a $1 million ticket in upstate New York and a $250,000 winner in Michigan.
Gambling News · +14 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

Brazil bans online betting days before election; operators count costs as Flutter halts local operations
Brazil's government suspended online betting ahead of the October election, forcing licensed operators to stop taking bets and prompting industry-wide cost asse
Casino.com · +13 outlets
Appeals court rules against Kalshi, says prediction markets can be regulated as gambling
The Sixth Circuit decision upholds state authority over prediction markets, a precedent with wide implications for Kalshi and its peers.
KXAN Austin · +14 outlets
New York sues Polymarket for running an unlicensed gambling operation, seeking shutdown
New York's suit against Polymarket escalates the jurisdictional fight over whether prediction markets are gambling or financial products.
The Cool Down · +14 outlets
Court challenge seeks to suspend Brazil's online betting shutdown as prosecutor asks TCU to postpone it
Brazil's Supreme Court was asked to halt the market closure while the public prosecutor's office sought a delay, raising uncertainty over the ban's duration.
iGaming Brazil · +1 outlets
Casino CEOs and lawmakers warn prediction markets threaten state gaming regulation at G2E
Industry leaders and Rep. Steven Horsford pressed Congress to act on prediction markets, arguing they operate outside the regulated gaming framework.
Covers.com · +11 outlets
ProPublica test shows DraftKings VIP treatment of a journalist betting like a problem gambler
The investigation adds to scrutiny of VIP programs and personalized marketing aimed at high-risk bettors.
yahoo · +5 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

Century Casinos to sell two Alberta racetracks for $16.4M, cutting annual rent by about $7.5M
The divestiture trims Century Casinos' rent obligations under its VICI master lease, while VICI Properties says its total rent would be unchanged as the venues
Stock Titan · +4 outlets
The Star Sydney licence suspension extended as NSW regulatory oversight continues
The extension keeps Star Entertainment's flagship Sydney casino under continued regulatory scrutiny over compliance failures.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Flutter Entertainment shares fall 6.4% on the session
The decline puts Flutter among the weaker large-cap gambling names as investors weigh cost and regulatory pressures on the sector.
MarketBeat · +1 outlets
Wynn Resorts refinances $900 million of debt
The refinancing reshapes Wynn's maturity profile as the operator manages leverage across its Macau and Las Vegas resorts.
AD HOC NEWS · +14 outlets
BGC campaigns against UK betting tax rise with focus on shop workers
The trade body argues higher duties on betting shops threaten retail jobs as the UK weighs fiscal changes.
Casino.com · +8 outlets
Wynn Resorts posts 6.9% revenue growth
The revenue increase reflects continued demand at Wynn's Macau and Las Vegas properties.
AD HOC NEWS · +8 outlets